AIMS

This full-time course is designed to equip both school leavers and mature applicants with the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision providing administration services and support in a range of office administration contexts and or to progress to further and or higher level studies. It also suits learners who wish to defer their college place for a year and acquire good IT skills to assist them in their future studies.

Students will attend work placement on a block basis. One of the great benefits of work experience is that it can lead to a full-time job. Work placement is arranged in business firms or professional offices.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent, combined with an interest in office work and business. Applications are especially welcome from mature students (over 23 years of age).

Course Content

Information and Administration (5N1389)

Spreadsheets (5N1977)

Book Keeping – Manual and Computerised (5N1354)

Text Production (5N1422)

Communications (5N0690)

Word Processing (5N1358)

Legal Practice and Procedures (5N1394)

Work Experience (5N1356)

Business Administration Skills (5N1610)

Note: Modules may be subject to change

QQI Certification

On successful completion of the Business & Office Administration programme, participants will receive either

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration (5M1997)

or

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Administration (5M2468)

Possible Progression from this course

6M5013 Advanced Certificate in Administration (Office Management) in Moate Business College

AL650 Business Level 6 (AIT)

AL663 Business (Sport and Recreation) Level 6

DT303 Business Studies Certificate (DIT)

GY101 Arts – joint honours degree (NUIG)

GA170 Business Level 7 (GMIT)

Career Opportunities

This course provides the basis from which a student may further his/her studies. There is also a wide range of opportunities in the I.T. sector including: Office Work and Reception in the following areas: County Council • Health Boards • Solicitors Office • Banks •Schools